Christmas City Classic 5K

Event Overview

Voted the Number 1 Themed Race in the Lehigh Valley according to The Lehigh Valley Running Scene, the Christmas City Classic 5K will challenge you on the race course and send your Christmas Spirit soaring!

Special Offers

• Mugs Instead of Shirts: WE ARE OFFERING MUGS IN LIEU OF SHIRTS FOR THE NEXT 40 RUNNERS. SO, YOU'LL GET A MUG INSTEAD OF A SHIRT.
• Tradition: The Christmas City Classic has been around for over 30 years, a long-standing tradition in the running community!
• Costumes: Most of our runners dress in Christmas colors or costumes, which add lots of merriment to the races.
• Post-Race Refreshments: Enjoy post-race refreshments included with your registration.

Mug and Shirt Options

• Mug Option: We are bringing back the option to have a mug instead of a t-shirt this year. The mug option instead of a shirt is an additional $5.00.
• Order Deadline: You can order a mug until November 30, 2025. They have a longer order processing time so we can't offer mugs after that date. Thank you!
• Guaranteed Shirts: For shirts, you can register up through race day and you will be guaranteed a shirt!
• Extra Purchases: Extra T-Shirts will be available for $18. You can also order extra mugs for $13.50 each.

Race Details

• Distance: This year, we have decided to make the running event solely a 5k distance.
• Traffic Management: This change is being done to minimize the impact to morning traffic in the downtown Bethlehem Main Street area.
• Start Time: Race day registration will be available from 7:30 AM until 8:30 AM on race day, December 13.
• Registration: You can register online and present yourself at registration to get your bib and shirt.

Join Us!

Come and join us on December 13, 2025!

For more information and to register, please visit: Christmas City Classic 5K.